Colt has had a crazy amount of changes in the model number and toll marks of the standard 6920 (“M4”) in the last few years. Now it’s just the “Carbine” with so many different marking changes that only Brent can keep up with it. With the simplified changes in markings came the inevitable cries ofContinue reading “New Production Colt 6920 Accuracy Test”
Monthly Archives: September 2024
Barrett’s New .416 Barrett Precision Ammo
Murfreesboro, TN – Barrett Firearms Manufacturing Inc. is proud to announce the release of a new precision line of ammunition for its renowned .416 Barrett cartridge. Specifically developed for extreme long-range target engagement, the .416 Barrett precision ammunition offers unparalleled ballistic performance for the most demanding shooting environments. Utilizing Hornady™ 500 gr A-Tip® Match projectiles,Continue reading “Barrett’s New .416 Barrett Precision Ammo”
Kratos Design Group Scout Mount for MLOK
The Kratos Design Group Ruggedized Scout Mount for MLOK is designed specifically for the Modlite family of weapon-mounted lights and are compatible with all lights that use the Surefire Scout Light mounting pattern like the M600 & M300. Other lights such as Arisaka 300, 600 & 18650 series lights, Olight Odin and Streamlight Protac RailContinue reading “Kratos Design Group Scout Mount for MLOK”
FN Adds Manual Safety Option to Reflex Series, Begins Shipment of High Power Stainless Models
(McLean, VA — September 12, 2024) FN America, LLC is expanding its highly popular micro compact pistol line by adding a manual safety option to the FN Reflex™ and Reflex MRD 9mm pistols. The FN Reflex set a new standard in the world of everyday carry when it was released in 2023, combining class-leading capacity,Continue reading “FN Adds Manual Safety Option to Reflex Series, Begins Shipment of High Power Stainless Models”
Prepping Military Brass for Highpower Matches
by: Germán A. SalazarWhen I began shooting Highpower, most competitors used military brass for their ammo. If you were lucky, you scrounged enough Lake City Match brass to keep you going; if you were less fortunate you used surplus brass from regular ball ammo. Although commercial brass was the norm for bolt-action rifles, it saw very little useContinue reading “Prepping Military Brass for Highpower Matches”
Captain Willard
This is so damned cool. A guy in a Vietnam war diorama/collectors group shared this. I don’t know where he got it. I know a few very high end toy companies make collectors 1/6 scale fully possible action figures of the Vietnam war and “nam war movies ( I have some myself) but I don’tContinue reading “Captain Willard”
Custom Tailored Tiger Blazer
The “party jacket” is something most Vietnam war collectors know about. You will see them made of Tiger stripe, ERDL poncho liners and all manner of camo from the war. The coolest is my opinion are always the ones made from Tiger stripe and are cut to me Tuxedo jackets or blazers. This fellow wasContinue reading “Custom Tailored Tiger Blazer”
Truman Head ( California Joe) 1st U.S. Sharpshooters
The famous US sharpshooter of the civil war
“Green Light ” Suitcase Nuke
By Richard H. Dick James 60 years ago, 14 January 1964, I was a PFC Demolition Specialist on Detachment A-6, Company A, 6th Special Forces Group (Airborne), at Fort Bragg NC. My A-team was one of four going through pre-deployment training for an assigned six-month mission to Ethiopia. I received my Secret security clearance onContinue reading ““Green Light ” Suitcase Nuke”
Let’s See Whitworths Shoot!
In our ongoing tribute to our now deceased friend “Hognose” , owner of weaponsman.com , we repost his best articles. Kevin O’Brien US Army Special Forces . Let’s See Whitworths Shoot! Last month we had a couple posts on the Sharpshooters of the Civil War, and on the Confederates’ unique Whitworth rifle. Fred Ray, who’s writtenContinue reading “Let’s See Whitworths Shoot!”
Scattered Shots 